TR3558(Eureka Mk2 Transponder) - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

David Simpson · 30th Mar 2008, 6:10 pm

Does anyone have any info on this WW2 item ? I've got one and dont know what to do with it. It operated in the 214 - 234 Mhz band, thats all I know.
David

winters506th · 17th Jun 2008, 10:46 am

Hi Davie

Just recently joined the group. I am involved in a living history group in Scotland. We portray US Paratroops. I am trying to recreate a Eureka for my display. Can you offer any help/pics etc.

regards Adrian

Station X · 18th Jun 2008, 8:33 am

David.

Eureka MK 2 had the designation TR3174 and operated on the frequencies you listed.

TR3558 was Eureka MK 2C and operates on 176 Mhz receive and 177 Mhz transmit.

Plenty of info in "Wireless for the warrior Vol. 4".

Be careful. These units had a detonator fitted for destruction purposes and it may not have been removed.

Station X · 18th Jun 2008, 9:21 am

Quote:

We portray US Paratroops

US versions of the Eureka were designated AN/PPN-1A and AAN/PPN-2. Plenty of info in the book mentioned in post 3.

GMB · 18th Jun 2008, 9:23 am

The RAF Hendon archive can usually supply manuals for most A.M. stuff at a price per page.

David Simpson · 18th Jun 2008, 10:21 am

Hello Adrian, You're welcome to my Eureka item for your display. Send me a PM & we can exchange email addresses. I also live in Scotland.

Regards, David

30th Mar 2008, 6:10 pm	#1
David Simpson Nonode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aberdeen, UK. Posts: 2,853	TR3558(Eureka Mk2 Transponder) Does anyone have any info on this WW2 item ? I've got one and dont know what to do with it. It operated in the 214 - 234 Mhz band, thats all I know. David

17th Jun 2008, 10:46 am	#2
winters506th Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland Posts: 1	Re: TR3558(Eureka Mk2 Transponder) Hi Davie Just recently joined the group. I am involved in a living history group in Scotland. We portray US Paratroops. I am trying to recreate a Eureka for my display. Can you offer any help/pics etc. regards Adrian

18th Jun 2008, 8:33 am	#3
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,288	Re: TR3558(Eureka Mk2 Transponder) David. Eureka MK 2 had the designation TR3174 and operated on the frequencies you listed. TR3558 was Eureka MK 2C and operates on 176 Mhz receive and 177 Mhz transmit. Plenty of info in "Wireless for the warrior Vol. 4". Be careful. These units had a detonator fitted for destruction purposes and it may not have been removed. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

18th Jun 2008, 9:23 am	#5
GMB Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: near Reading (and sometimes Torquay) Posts: 3,094	Re: TR3558(Eureka Mk2 Transponder) The RAF Hendon archive can usually supply manuals for most A.M. stuff at a price per page.

18th Jun 2008, 10:21 am	#6
David Simpson Nonode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aberdeen, UK. Posts: 2,853	Re: TR3558(Eureka Mk2 Transponder) Hello Adrian, You're welcome to my Eureka item for your display. Send me a PM & we can exchange email addresses. I also live in Scotland. Regards, David